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This is a pizza crust I developed for one of my “Corporate Lunch and Learns”. GF recipes can be unstable and difficult for novice bakers. Mine is different; a crust that is fast to make and easy to handle.

Cranberries aren’t just for Thanksgiving feasts. Here, we blend fresh cranberries in with steel cut oats and cook them up for a last taste of winter comfort food turn with the season to our Spring recipes.

Who doesn’t love crispy, cheesy and oh-so-spicy jalapeno poppers? But, man! The usual version can wreck your diet! The good news is that you won’t need a deep-fryer to get the same sensational sensory satisfaction with this healthier version.